Does anyone know this granturismo MX08FYF
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Bladerunner
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I don’t know it but looks like you picked up a bargain depending on history and condition etc.
That is assuming you’re the new owner?!
That is assuming you’re the new owner?!
08 MASERATIGRANTURISMO 4.2 V8, LONG MOT, **LOW MILEAGE ONLY 54K** NAVIGATION. | eBay
A nice looking thing. Fabulous spec and options. LONG MOT : 07/12/2021. Usually wear will be seen across the seats (particular the driver’s seat pillar) and door trims. By now you now understand this item is going to require further money to be spent on it due to its age, mileage and price paid.
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Rusty sub frames! £4-5k fix but can be treated to stop the inevitable rusting
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Well congrats on your purchase, if you’ve not had one before you’ll be in for a treat!
This forum has a wealth of knowledge (and banter) so you’re in the right place.
One of the main issues on some of the early models was a rattle from the variators (take a search on the forum) which could be noticed on cold start up and I think at idle in some cases, but not all have the issue and that’s mine included-touch wood!
Aside from that it’s worth getting the subframes checked as some have had issues with rust, better to have it treated assuming this one has no issue as it’s a good preventative measure.
Otherwise good servicing, discs/pads, tyres and other basics are things to check out
This forum has a wealth of knowledge (and banter) so you’re in the right place.
One of the main issues on some of the early models was a rattle from the variators (take a search on the forum) which could be noticed on cold start up and I think at idle in some cases, but not all have the issue and that’s mine included-touch wood!
Aside from that it’s worth getting the subframes checked as some have had issues with rust, better to have it treated assuming this one has no issue as it’s a good preventative measure.
Otherwise good servicing, discs/pads, tyres and other basics are things to check out
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This will be a challenge, but see if Dick Lovett Swindon will do a Pre-Purchase Inspection. If not, try Dale at Prestige to see if he would be available but I doubt it at such short notice.
I bought a 4200 from carswithnoreservereading but rejected it after taking it down to DL and discovering a number of faults. You have the same day to reject the car and carswithnoreservereading were no issue to deal with.
Arrival at their premises is a bit disconcerting, no expense spared there, but it is what it is. A source of potentially cheap or ruinous cars, unlikely to ever be top grade.
I bought a 4200 from carswithnoreservereading but rejected it after taking it down to DL and discovering a number of faults. You have the same day to reject the car and carswithnoreservereading were no issue to deal with.
Arrival at their premises is a bit disconcerting, no expense spared there, but it is what it is. A source of potentially cheap or ruinous cars, unlikely to ever be top grade.
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Ive bought one car and rejected one car from them, they are honest and above board. I reckon you’ve got 50:50 chance
Thanks for all the advice. I know there will be issues with it, but then there could have been issues with any car I buy unless I pay a lot of money for a top car. The price of this one seems to be worth the risk as long as there is nothing obviously wrong.
I knew of the variators so will be asking for it to be cold when I arrive so I can check. Didn’t know about the subframes so will check for this!
I knew of the variators so will be asking for it to be cold when I arrive so I can check. Didn’t know about the subframes so will check for this!
that’s good to know, I assumed I had to listen from cold start but I suppose that only tells you if they are bad, not if they have been sorted. Does anyone have images of what the old/new variators look like from the oil filler?
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Definitely have a good look on subframes as I got caught out
Where are the common areas to check, I’ve read the top wishbone mountings but anywhere else to look?
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Dman666
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Honestly I’m not the best person to ask,pretty sure there are some very knowledgable people on here to give advice
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Subframes rot inside out so check anywhere that looks like rust. I have seen images of some going on the top of the frame. Heres a 4200 from recent.
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This is the thread you need to see for the QP/GT. Do be sitting down when you read it.
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Yikes!
Gazcw
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Wire brush, newspaper and black stonechip will fix that up a treat.